Continuing the celebration of its 50th Anniversary Year, Oregon Film goes this time to Brownsville which plays the mythic town of Castle Rock in Rob Reiner’s adaptation of Stephen King’s short story “The Body.” Once again River Phoenix stars, this time along side Wil Wheaton, Corey Feldman, Jerry O’Connell and Kiefer Sutherland; Richard Dreyfuss and even John Cusack make appearances just for good measure. We all had a friend like Chris Chambers growing up, didn’t we? The City of Brownsville holds a popular Stand by Me Day on July 23rd but, fair warning, you may want to wear something disposable for the blueberry pie eating contest and avoid walking on the “TRAIN!” Continue reading... “#OregonMade Film Series: “Stand By Me” on 35mm”
As part of its 50th Anniversary, Oregon Film has teamed up with the Hollywood Theatre to bring several films shot in Oregon back to the big screen – earlier this week was this month’s offering, “My Own Private Idaho.” Gus Van Sant’s Shakespearean tale with River Phoenix and Keanu Reeves follows two friends, Mike and Scott, as they embark on a journey of personal discovery that is mostly set in Portland but takes them to Mike’s hometown in Idaho and finally to Italy in search of Mike’s mother. Continue reading... ““My Own Private Idaho” 35mm Screening Big Success – #OregonMade50”
NW Documentary’s spring-term Editing workshops are beginning in early April and there’s still space to register!
These five-week classes are dedicated to equipping you with the tools to make your videos look and sound their best. With our practical, hands-on instruction you’ll learn how to piece together a narrative and take the first step towards becoming the storyteller you want to be.
Editing 101: Final Cut Pro X
Tuesdays, April 10 through May 8
6-8:30pm
Editing 101: Adobe Premiere
Wednesdays, April 11 through May 9
6-8:30pm
More details available here: http://nwdocumentary.org/workshops Continue reading... “Editing Workshops at NW Documentary: Adobe Premiere & Final Cut Pro X”
April 17-April 22, 2018 Eugene, OR
DisOrient is a social justice film festival showcasing the work of independent filmmakers, and features honest portrayals of Asian American and Pacific Islander experiences. The festival encompasses 5 days and 7 venues, with 29 filmmakers attending from Hong Kong, Canada and across the United States
A refreshing break from Hollywood, DisOrient features people of color in every film, and 18 films are written or directed by women. This curated film program brings the diversity of underrepresented voices and stories to Eugene. Continue reading... “13th Annual DISORIENT ASIAN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL OF OREGON”
Registration is Open for Oregon Documentary Camp 2018!
Join more than 60 filmmakers for a 4-day retreat in the woods
We’ll hear from award-winning presenters:
Alexandria Bombach (ON HER SHOULDERS)
Doug Block (112 WEDDINGS)
Jax Deluca (Director of Media Arts at the National Endowment for the Arts)
…and more!
We’ll watch & discuss films, attend panels, and share works in progress.
We’ll even have campfires, go hiking, and make new friends, just like at summer camp.
Register NOW!
Doc Camp
And remember…sharing a work-in-progress is first come first serve,
so register early if you want to share your work! Continue reading... “Oregon Doc Camp 2018”
Watch a half hour to an hour of four, comedy, web episodes in Portland!
Complete a two minute survey and discuss answers with a moderator.
Snacks and drinks provided. My film partner and I are looking forward to your feedback!
The comedy, web series focus group is on Saturday, April 21st. Two times to choose from: 10:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or 12:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Please RSVP with preference by April 7, 2018. Seats are going fast! Address and directions available upon reply. Continue reading... “Comedy, Web Series Focus Group!!”
Get ready to participate in a historic first at [SEE] 2018.
www.seethepowerofstory.com
[SEE] Story | Experience | Engagement | brings together world-class storytellers through their unique mediums such as food, technology, voice and film to explore story as a powerful form of communication and the role it plays in shaping our world. With an intimate audience of 250 guests, only 100 tickets are available to the public so be sure to reserve your spot today.
[SEE] STORY
30 filmmakers travelled the globe in pursuit of the most inspiring stories. Continue reading... “[SEE] the Power of Story – March 10 – Field Office”
Fair warning intrepid Archivists – this one is adult-themed and, well, (retro)(un)sexy. Be warned.
This week we pay a visit to a lightning bolt of 80’s and 90’s love/hate iconography; that vamp and Diva, strike-a-pose devotress: Madonna. For those of us who lived through the days of trying to determine if the aluminum clad, coffee table, button-pusher “Sex” was (self)exploitation or art, we know that any and all Madonna movies are to be taken with their own particular grain of salt(iness), and this week’s Raid to the Oregon Film vaults is no exception. Continue reading... “RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARCHIVE Body of Evidence (Uli Edel, 1993)”
This week our intrepid Archivist takes us into the heart and soul of Portland indie filmmaking with a recent classic, made on a proverbial shoestring, from prolific filmmaker Jon Garcia. If you don’t know Jon’s work, it’s worth starting with this one and then taking in his “The Falls” trilogy – making a day/night of it (see links below).
And if that’s not enough, Raider/Contributor Phil Oppenheim leaves us with a timeless classic quote from Abbey Road (which immediately precedes “Her Majesty’s a pretty nice girl, but she doesn’t have a lot to say…”). Continue reading... “RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARCHIVE Tandem Hearts (Jon Garcia, 2012)”
Bloated Cat Productions and Penguin Films will World Premiere their latest horror feature film, UNDER THE KNIFE, at the Yubari International Fantastic Film Festival 2018 on Saturday, March 17th at 9pm. Among the world’s elite genre festivals, Yubari, now in its 28th year, is the largest horror festival in Japan. Continue reading... “PORTLAND FILMMAKER JOSH HOFFMAN TO WORLD PREMIERE LATEST HORROR FILM”
